What's New
The latest features, improvements, and updates to the IdeaDunes platform.
May 2026
v16.12.0 — User Journey, 200+ CRM Modules & Guided Tours
Lifetime user journey tracking with milestones, engagement scoring, and behavioral analytics. All 200+ CRM modules now browsable in a categorized explorer on the features page. Quick Tour integration connects the header tour button to AI chat for guided walkthroughs. Blog expanded to 15 articles. Translation keys added for all new features across 20 languages.
- User Journey system: auto-tracking, 10 milestone rules, engagement score (0-100)
- Journey dashboard page with activity charts, milestone grid, and engagement gauge
- CRM Module Explorer: 200+ modules across 22 categories from database
- Quick Tour button triggers guided AI chat tour flow
- Right sidebar: all duplicate IDs fixed, SMS toolbar on correct tab
- Blog expanded from 6 to 15 posts with full article content
- 30 new i18n keys across 20 language files
- Footer module count updated to 200+
v16.11.0 — Intelligent Chat, Smart Search & Plan-Aware User Management
Complete AI chat overhaul with guided flows, session persistence, live agent requests, and page navigation. Smart autocomplete search in the dashboard header. Plan-aware user management with role assignments tied to subscription tier. ModuleRegistry now powers dynamic module showcases across features and pricing pages. Product feature deduplication.
- Guided AI chat with 4 views: Welcome, Conversation, History, Agent
- Chat navigates to 25+ dashboard pages via keyword mapping
- Smart search autocomplete with 30+ items and keyboard navigation
- Plan-aware user invites with role/department selection
- ModuleRegistry-driven pricing and features pages
- Product feature SQL & PHP-level deduplication
- Dashboard progressive rendering with output buffer fix
April 2026
v16.10.0 — Dashboard Reliability & Platform Polish
Fixed critical dashboard loading issue caused by cascading output buffering. Animsition page transition library fully disabled. Chat widget repositioned to avoid sidebar overlap. Header responsive improvements. ModuleRegistry and UserRoleManager backend classes introduced. Root directory cleanup and contact page fixes.
- Dashboard fallback mechanism with progressive rendering
- Chat widget overlap fix with right sidebar awareness
- 3-breakpoint responsive header improvements
- ModuleRegistry class with 44 modules in 5 categories
- UserRoleManager class with plan-based user limits
- Root directory cleanup moving 15+ files to organized folders
v16.9.0 — Master Admin Hierarchy & Complete Features Guide
Introduced platform-level admin system: Master Admin for IdeaDunes platform-wide control and Vertical Admin for industry-specific management. 15 industry verticals with pre-configured default roles, security groups, and custom roles. Comprehensive features page expanded to 40+ modules across 8 categories with feature comparison matrix.
- Master Admin & Vertical Admin roles
- 15 industry-default role presets
- 7 user type configurations with feature limits
- 40+ modules documented with availability matrix
- Accelerated product roadmap
v16.8.0 — Multi-Language, Responsive Design & FAQ Expansion
Massive update with 157 files changed. Dashboard CSP fix, sidebar/chat overlap fix, 3-breakpoint responsive header, root directory cleanup, multi-account switching, 20-locale i18n system, FAQ doubled to 45+ items, and business processes framework page.
- 20 language locales with sync tool
- Desktop/tablet/mobile responsive breakpoints
- Multi-account switching in header dropdown
- 45+ FAQ items across 10 categories
- Business processes framework page
- Contact form dual-API error handling
March 2026
Advanced Workflow Automation Engine
Build multi-step automation workflows with conditional logic, time delays, and cross-module triggers. Automate lead assignment, task creation, notification routing, and data updates without writing code.
- Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
- Conditional branching (if/then/else)
- Scheduled and event-based triggers
- Audit log for all automated actions
Dashboard Widget Library Expansion
12 new dashboard widgets including funnel charts, heatmaps, team leaderboards, and custom KPI trackers. All widgets support real-time data refresh and configurable date ranges.
SAML 2.0 Single Sign-On (SSO)
Enterprise plan customers can now configure SAML 2.0 SSO with Okta, Azure AD, Google Workspace, and OneLogin. Enforce organization-wide login policies and reduce password fatigue.
February 2026
Client Portal for Agencies
Agencies can now invite clients to a branded portal where they view project progress, approve deliverables, and access shared files — without seeing internal team activity.
Faster Report Generation
Report engine rebuilt with query optimization and caching. Complex reports now generate 3–5x faster, and scheduled reports run in the background without UI impact.
Bulk Actions Across Modules
Select multiple records in any list view and perform bulk updates, exports, deletions, or reassignments. Works across contacts, deals, tasks, and tickets.
January 2026
API Rate Limiting & Usage Dashboard
New developer dashboard showing API call volume, rate limit status, and endpoint performance metrics. Configurable rate limits per API key with automatic throttling.
Custom Email Templates
Design branded email templates for notifications, marketing sequences, and automated workflows using a drag-and-drop HTML editor with mobile preview.
Enhanced Audit Logging
Expanded audit trail coverage to include API access, report exports, bulk operations, and permission changes. Logs are searchable, filterable, and exportable for compliance.
December 2025
Time Tracking with One-Click Timers
Track billable and non-billable time directly from task cards. One-click start/stop timers, manual time entry, and automatic timesheet generation for invoicing.
Redesigned Navigation
Simplified main navigation with collapsible sidebar, quick-search command palette (Ctrl+K), and customizable module shortcuts for faster access to frequently used features.
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